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RCSD arrest man accused in deadly Weiss Drive shooting

RCSD says a man claiming he was robbed at gunpoint ends up charged with murder

Image:Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Richland Co. SC (WOLO) —- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that has left one man dead, and another behind bars. Authorities say 26 year old Telvin Quintavis Jackson has been charged with murder after deputies say he shot 24 year old Khamori D. Scott during what authorities say was an ongoing…

SC School Board meets to discuss future of SC Schools and classrooms

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina School Boards Association held a meeting Wednesday to discuss results of a survey of local school board members across the state. The survey was meant to get insight into how schools have been doing as students are instructed at home during the COVID-19 outbreak. The survey also looked at how school districts can safely…

Orangeburg Co. warns of jury duty scam

Authorities say the scam they've seen before has started to circulate again

Orangeburg,SC (WOLO)— The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about a jury scam officials say is trying to dupe you out of money. According to deputies, the scammers are using the real names of law enforcement officers, and even a real magistrate, they claim has signed a warrant in an attempt to make the trick possible victim into thinking…

Spartanburg solider dies while in Afghanistan

U.S. Department of Defense says the 25 year old soldier died in a non combat related incident

Spartanburg, SC (WOLO) — A South Carolina soldier has died in Afghanistan. The U.S. Department of Defense says 25 year old Lieutenant Trevarius Bowman of Spartanburg died May 19th at Bagram Air Force Base in a non-combat related incident. A department spokesperson says the incident is under investigation, but did not release more specific details. Categories: Local News, State